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Ursula Martinez: Free AdmissionUrsula Martinez: Free AdmissionFollowing the success of her show My Stories, Your Emails, Ursula Martinez is back with her new production Free Admission, staged at the Southbank Centre this summer. In her new show, the Olivier Award-winning performance provocateur attempts to understand the absurdity of modern living in a social media-obsessed world of self-promotion. Celebratin2nd August 2015Sunday 2nd August 2015
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Following the success of her show My Stories, Your Emails, Ursula Martinez is back with her new production Free Admission, staged at the Southbank Centre this summer. In her new show, the Olivier Award-winning performance provocateur attempts to understand the absurdity of modern living in a social media-obsessed world of self-promotion. Celebratin... More about this event

Festival of LoveFestival of LoveReturning for a second year, Southbank Centre's summer-long Festival of Love celebrates love in all its guises. Last year saw different types of human love explored and the project continues in 2015 with installations, performances and free events, including the second Big Wedding Weekend over the August Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 29th to 2nd August 2015Monday 31st August 2015
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Returning for a second year, Southbank Centre's summer-long Festival of Love celebrates love in all its guises. Last year saw different types of human love explored and the project continues in 2015 with installations, performances and free events, including the second Big Wedding Weekend over the August Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 29th to ... More about this event

Carsten Holler: DecisionCarsten Holler: DecisionEspecially-commissioned slides invite courageous visitors to Carsten Holler's summer exhibition at the Hayward to travel from the gallery's iconic glass pyramid ceiling to the entrance level. This major exhibition, one of the highlights of Southbank Centre's summer programme, also includes 'Moving Beds' (2015), a new work comprised of two robotic b2nd August 2015Sunday 6th September 2015
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Especially-commissioned slides invite courageous visitors to Carsten Holler's summer exhibition at the Hayward to travel from the gallery's iconic glass pyramid ceiling to the entrance level. This major exhibition, one of the highlights of Southbank Centre's summer programme, also includes 'Moving Beds' (2015), a new work comprised of two robotic b... More about this event

Badge Making: Workshop

Jeppe Hein: Appearing RoomsJeppe Hein: Appearing RoomsTo the art world Jeppe Hein's 'Appearing Rooms' is a delightful mix of sculpture and architecture, playing with the viewers perception of solid forms. To the many kids and families who flock to the South Bank in the summer, the Danish artist's water jets provide a great way to cool off, dashing in and out of the unpredictable spurts of water. Watch2nd August 2015Sunday 27th September 2015
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To the art world Jeppe Hein's 'Appearing Rooms' is a delightful mix of sculpture and architecture, playing with the viewers perception of solid forms. To the many kids and families who flock to the South Bank in the summer, the Danish artist's water jets provide a great way to cool off, dashing in and out of the unpredictable spurts of water. Watch... More about this event

A Room for LondonA Room for LondonThree years after it was originally built as a temporary structure, A Room For London is set to stay open for another year due to overwhelming popularity. The 'room' in question looks very much like a boat which has been washed up by a storm and beached on the roof of the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall. It is, in fact a one-bedroom install2nd August 2015Thursday 31st December 2015
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Three years after it was originally built as a temporary structure, A Room For London is set to stay open for another year due to overwhelming popularity. The 'room' in question looks very much like a boat which has been washed up by a storm and beached on the roof of the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall. It is, in fact a one-bedroom install... More about this event

Tjay Weekes: Hay's Galleria Music Evenings At London Bridge City

Bale De Rua - Baila BrazilBale De Rua - Baila BrazilA musical journey into the heart and soul of the African and urban roots of acclaimed dance company Bale de Rua, inspired by North-American street dance, capoeira and samba.5th August 2015Saturday 15th August 2015
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
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Bale De Rua - Baila Brazil

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5th to 15th August 2015

Southbank Centre

A musical journey into the heart and soul of the African and urban roots of acclaimed dance company Bale de Rua, inspired by North-American street dance, capoeira and samba.

Wot? No FishWot? No FishWot? No Fish tells the true story of a Jewish family living in 20th century London. It's "a touching everyday love story" (The Scotsman) which premiered at the Edinburgh Festival 2013 to critical acclaim, and now comes to the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the summer-long Festival of Love. Danny Braverman's solo show tells the f5th August 2015Sunday 16th August 2015
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Wot? No Fish tells the true story of a Jewish family living in 20th century London. It's "a touching everyday love story" (The Scotsman) which premiered at the Edinburgh Festival 2013 to critical acclaim, and now comes to the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall as part of the summer-long Festival of Love. Danny Braverman's solo show tells the f... More about this event

Bread&Circuses: Wot' No Fish!!Bread&Circuses: Wot' No Fish!!Danny Braverman's solo show tells the funny and moving story of how he discovered the lost art of his Great-uncle.5th August 2015Sunday 16th August 2015
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
SE1 8XX

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Bread&Circuses: Wot' No Fish!!

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5th to 16th August 2015

Southbank Centre

Danny Braverman's solo show tells the funny and moving story of how he discovered the lost art of his Great-uncle.

Live Graffiti JamLive Graffiti JamWatch street art being created as graffiti artists young and old come together to paint cling film canvases on the Festival Terrace as part of the family-friendly Urban festival.8th August 2015Saturday 8th August 2015
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
SE1 8XX

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Live Graffiti Jam

Free EventOn Soon

Saturday 8th August 2015 - 10am-1pm | Free

Southbank Centre

Watch street art being created as graffiti artists young and old come together to paint cling film canvases on the Festival Terrace as part of the family-friendly Urban festival.

The BridgeThe BridgeMCs TY and Breis host a hip hop summer jam under Hungerford Bridge featuring live graffiti artwork and dancers. People of all ages and abilities can get involved before a social dance jam at the end of night. The event includes contributions from DJs Biznizz, 3D, Sarah Love, Big Ted and dancers Kenrick 'H20' Sandy from Boy Blue Entertainment, Sheil9th August 2015Sunday 9th August 2015
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
SE1 8XX

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The Bridge

Free EventOn Soon

Sunday 9th August 2015 - 12noon-10pm | Free

Southbank Centre

MCs TY and Breis host a hip hop summer jam under Hungerford Bridge featuring live graffiti artwork and dancers. People of all ages and abilities can get involved before a social dance jam at the end of night. The event includes contributions from DJs Biznizz, 3D, Sarah Love, Big Ted and dancers Kenrick 'H20' Sandy from Boy Blue Entertainment, Sheil

Estrella Morente

Meltdown FestivalMeltdown FestivalAnna Calvi, Young Marble Giants and Benjamin Clementine are just three of the acts lined up to play at this year's Meltdown, the annual avant garde music festival held at the Southbank Centre which this year is curated by multi award-winning musician David Byrne in its 22nd year. As well as being the creative force behind American rock band Talk17th August 2015Sunday 30th August 2015
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Anna Calvi, Young Marble Giants and Benjamin Clementine are just three of the acts lined up to play at this year's Meltdown, the annual avant garde music festival held at the Southbank Centre which this year is curated by multi award-winning musician David Byrne in its 22nd year. As well as being the creative force behind American rock band Talk... More about this event

David Longstreth

The Measure of All ThingsThe Measure of All ThingsBrendan Canty of Fugazi, Catherine McRae of The Quavers and Todd Griffin perform the soundtrack to Sam Green's film which presents a series of portraits of record-holding people, places and things.26th August 2015Wednesday 26th August 2015
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Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road
SE1 8XX

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The Measure of All Things

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Wednesday 26th August 2015 - 7.30pm-10.30pm

Southbank Centre

Brendan Canty of Fugazi, Catherine McRae of The Quavers and Todd Griffin perform the soundtrack to Sam Green's film which presents a series of portraits of record-holding people, places and things.

Tangos For Angels And Demons

Africa UtopiaAfrica UtopiaBack for a third time, Africa Utopia explores what can be learnt and celebrated from Africa and the African Diaspora. The Southbank Centre festival looks at how African art and ideas can change the world for the better. Musicians, artists, writers and activists show how the role of music, theatre and technologies can lead the way in thinking about 10th September 2015Sunday 13th September 2015
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Back for a third time, Africa Utopia explores what can be learnt and celebrated from Africa and the African Diaspora. The Southbank Centre festival looks at how African art and ideas can change the world for the better. Musicians, artists, writers and activists show how the role of music, theatre and technologies can lead the way in thinking about ... More about this event

Groove Baby: Randolph Matthews

Darbar FestivalDarbar FestivalThe Darbar Festival, now a regular fixture, returns to Southbank Centre this September for its tenth anniversary, bringing the best of Indian classical music to London. One of the only festivals globally that bring together the two kinds of Indian Classical music - Hindustani from the North, and Carnatic from the South - the festival includes c17th September 2015Sunday 20th September 2015
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The Darbar Festival, now a regular fixture, returns to Southbank Centre this September for its tenth anniversary, bringing the best of Indian classical music to London. One of the only festivals globally that bring together the two kinds of Indian Classical music - Hindustani from the North, and Carnatic from the South - the festival includes c... More about this event

Richard Thompson Electric Trio

Philharmonia Orchestra: 70th Birthday, Myths and RitualsPhilharmonia Orchestra: 70th Birthday, Myths and RitualsThe Philharmonia Orchestra marks its 70th birthday in 2015/16 with a celebratory season of 44 orchestral concerts, six small ensemble performances and a new series of free pre-concert chamber music events, performed at the Southbank Centre. Principal conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen headlines the season and the 70th anniversarys flagship series, Myths a27th September 2015Sunday 13th December 2015
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The Philharmonia Orchestra marks its 70th birthday in 2015/16 with a celebratory season of 44 orchestral concerts, six small ensemble performances and a new series of free pre-concert chamber music events, performed at the Southbank Centre. Principal conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen headlines the season and the 70th anniversarys flagship series, Myths a... More about this event

London Literature FestivalLondon Literature FestivalThe Southbank serves up its annual dose of world class literature with a delectable array of spoken word performances, exciting new collaborations, workshops and talks from major writers and thinkers from around the world - heavy hitters like Stephen Fry, Hilary Mantel and Colm Toibin took part last year. Now in its ninth edition, this autu1st October 2015Monday 12th October 2015
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The Southbank serves up its annual dose of world class literature with a delectable array of spoken word performances, exciting new collaborations, workshops and talks from major writers and thinkers from around the world - heavy hitters like Stephen Fry, Hilary Mantel and Colm Toibin took part last year. Now in its ninth edition, this autu... More about this event

EFG London Jazz FestivalEFG London Jazz FestivalThe annual EFG London Jazz Festival, which returns for a 23rd time in 2015, presents 2,500 artists across 60 venues over the course of the 10-day festival. More than 250 shows take place in London's best concert halls and arts centres including the Southbank Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Barbican Centre, Ronnie Scott's, 606 Club, The Forge, the Rich M13th November 2015Sunday 22nd November 2015
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The annual EFG London Jazz Festival, which returns for a 23rd time in 2015, presents 2,500 artists across 60 venues over the course of the 10-day festival. More than 250 shows take place in London's best concert halls and arts centres including the Southbank Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Barbican Centre, Ronnie Scott's, 606 Club, The Forge, the Rich M... More about this event

Being A ManBeing A ManJude Kelly, the Southbank Centre's Artistic Director, presents the second BAM - Being A Man festival, providing a platform for conversations on how men's roles are evolving in the 21st century. It's an opportunity for men to come together to share stories, discuss the pleasures and challenges of being men, and look at what kind of world they wa27th November 2015Sunday 29th November 2015
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Jude Kelly, the Southbank Centre's Artistic Director, presents the second BAM - Being A Man festival, providing a platform for conversations on how men's roles are evolving in the 21st century. It's an opportunity for men to come together to share stories, discuss the pleasures and challenges of being men, and look at what kind of world they wa... More about this event